Monticello News

Lawrence "Red" Stout, 72, was born in the Tateville community of Pulaski County, Ky., on March 29, 1936, son of the late Ezra and Virce Godsey Stout.

Singer, songwriter Jim Needler in Somerset July 10, 2008 By Dave Cazalet, Jr Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story Jim Needler; poet, singer, and songwriter; will be back in Somerset on Thursday, July 10, 2008.

Wayne County Fiscal Court provided the Park Board with the final piece of the funding puzzle for the new restroom construction project, which should begin soon.

An amendment to next year's city budget will basically move $300,000 from the Monticello Utility Commission to the city's general fund, and much of that has been earmarked for the purchase of a new fire truck.

Kali Marie Bell, Kaylee Grace Brown and Dakota Blake Brown wish to invite you to join them in the marriage of their parents, RaShawna C. Bell and Robbie E. Brown.

The Monticello Utility Commission will soon have regulations and specifications for new water systems, following action taken by the board during their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, June 5. According ...

VBS AT NEW CHARITY BAPTIST New Charity Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School June 15-18. There will be two sessions on Sunday, June 15 at 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. The sessions Monday through Wednesday will ...

Mildred Pogue Shearer, daughter of the late Ambrose and Nellie Foster Pogue, was born in Monticello, Ky., on Aug.

GOD'S BIG BACKYARD VBS Faith United Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School June 16-20 at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. nightly.

VBS AT MEADOW CREEK BAPTIST Join the action at Meadow Creek Baptist Church for exciting Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and prizes.

It's something that Wayne County has needed for years, and thanks to generous donors, it will become a reality this year.

Paul E. Stockton, 95, of Somerset, Ky., husband of Jean Eddy Stockton, departed this life on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at his residence.

MASONIC LODGE #431 TENDERLOIN DINNER Monticello Masonic Lodge #431 will be having a pork tenderloin dinner Saturday, May 31 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Everyone from the public is invited.

MARCH OF DIMES KICKOFF March of Dimes Kickoff is May 31 at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park.

Students at Monticello will start and end their days at the same time as this year, following action taken by the Monticello Independent Board of Education during their meeting Monday evening, May 12.

An Indiana woman remains in critical condition following a brutal four-vehicle accident scene Monday near Eubank. via Commonwealth Journal

During a meeting held Monday evening, Monticello City Council heard the first reading of the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. via Wayne County Outlook

The Wayne County Coroner1s Office is investigating the death of a local man, found in his home Saturday morning. via Wayne County Outlook

Last year, thousands of people attended the first-ever SpringFest in downtown Monticello. via Wayne County Outlook

“I can tell you we have some of the best emergency responders you could ask for”

Wayne County Fiscal Court agreed to make donations to the Monticello Fire Department and Defensive Action Against Drugs, during a meeting held on Thursday, April 17. via Wayne County Outlook